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Online Sports Betting Rules

Football
Baseball
Basketball
Hockey
Boxing
Golf
European Football

Cricket
Rugby
Tennis
Motor Sports
Sporting Events
Live Scores
Dead Heat Rule

Free Bet

The following terms and conditions apply to all free bets:
  • One wager per member.
  • You must have funds in your wagering account to cover the cost of the free bet (usually $10) and this will be refunded.
  • All sides must play in order for the bet to have action.
  • In case of tie, all bets will have 'no-action'.
  • Wagering on both sides of this free bet or opening multiple accounts to take advantage of this offer will result in non-payment of all free wagers in the related accounts and a $5 penalty charge per free wager and may result in the disabling of the accounts and forfeiture of winnings.
  • The free bets are open to all active members who make a minimum of 5 sports wagers per week or total action of $50 in poker, casino or horses per week. Making only free bets may result in the disabling of the accounts and forfeiture of winnings.

Football

Special Football Season Win Rules

NFL Season Win Totals only includes Regular Season Games and all 16 Regular Season Games must be played for Action. Playoff games and Pre Season Games do NOT count for this bet offering

NCAA Season Win Totals only includes Regular Season Games. Each team must play their scheduled 11 Regular season Games, except for Hawaii, USC and Virginia Tech which must play 12 Regular Season Games. Championship Games and Bowl games do NOT count for this bet offering.
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Baseball

Special Major League Baseball Rules

Major League Baseball games are official after 5 innings of play, or 4.5 innings if the home team is leading. If a game is subsequently called or suspended, the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning unless the home team ties the score or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning. Then the winner will be determined by the score at the time the game is called. When wagering on total runs or run lines, the game must go the regulation 9 innings, or 8.5 innings if the home team is leading, otherwise it will constitute a "No Action" wager, and all money will be credited accordingly.

Baseball wagers are accepted as "Listed." In the event of a pitching change prior to the game, all wagers on the game with said listed pitchers are considered "No Action". All wagers will be refunded to the customers account. Starting Pitchers must throw at least one pitch for wager to be deemed "Action". Each team's starting pitcher is defined for betting purposes as the pitcher that throws the first pitch.

Any and all baseball series wagers must have all 3 games played by the end of a specified date for the wager to have action. If all 3 games are not played by that specified date then all wagers are NO ACTION, regardless if one team has 2 wins. All 3 games must be official by Las Vegas Gaming Standards (see our rules regarding baseball wagers and what constitutes an official result)

NOTE: Each team's starting pitcher is defined for betting purposes as the pitcher that throws the first pitch.

NOTE: If we provide a baseball series price for a series that has four games, for grading purposes, the wager is based on the initial three games.

All baseball props must go the full 9 (8½ if the Home Team is Winning) innings unless otherwise stated. They also must start the listed pitchers.

In baseball, all games that go at least the full 9 innings and finish tied as a result of a suspension of play, shall be graded as a push on all money line bets. However, all run line and total bets will have action. Note that this is an extremely rare occurrence. In the event of a change in Las Vegas rules, Belmont.com will adhere to the decision set forth in Las Vegas.

First Five Innings Bets are listed pitchers and the game must go a Full 5 Innings to have action regardless if the game is called or postponed after the 5th Inning.

Team to Score First Props are listed pitchers and will be graded as soon as the first team scores and once the home team has at least a chance to bat. If the home team scores first, that bet will be graded at that time and bets are action regardless of game suspension or postponement. If the visiting team scores first the bet will be graded once the home team has completed their at bat.

Will there be a Score in the First Inning Props are listed pitchers and will be graded as soon as the First Inning ends, all bet are action regardless of game suspension or postponement, as long as the First Inning is completed.

Total Runs+Hits+Error Props are listed pitchers and the game must go a full 8.5 Innings for bets to have action.
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Basketball

NCAA Basketball

In the event of a tie in NCAA conference wagering, the team entering the conference tournament 'seeded' higher shall be deemed the winner.
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Hockey

Wagering on hockey is done by laying or taking goals and money odds. The minus (-) indicates the favorite The plus (+) indicates the underdog Example: Bruins: + 1/2 Even Kings: - 1/2 -1.40 Player would lay 1/2 goal and $140 to win $100 on the Kings. Player would wager $100 and take 1/2 goal to win $100 on the Bruins.
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Boxing

In boxing, the official stopping of a round before the sounding of the bell does not constitute a full round. A full round is only considered for wagering purposes when the bell sounds signifying the end of said round. Boxing match must take place within two months of the specified date for your bet to be deemed "Action".

Special Boxing Rule: Fights must be run within two months of the specified date for your bet to have action.
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Golf

For tournament match-up betting, both players listed in the match-up must tee off for your bet to be deemed "Action". The player with the most completed holes wins. If the players complete the same number of holes, then the player with the lowest score wins. If the players are still tied then the wager shall be deemed "No Action" and all monies will be refunded. If both golfers in a match-up are in a playoff, the winner of play-off wins the match-up

Should a tournament be shortened, or otherwise affected, due to weather conditions the official result will be used when settling, regardless of the number or rounds played. However, should there be no further play after a bet is struck that bet will be void.

Single day match-ups are wagers on the particular day's 18-holes. Single Day match-ups do not include holes played as part of a completion from the previous day's round nor playoff holes considered part of the overall tournament score. Should a day's round be shortened, or otherwise affected, due to weather conditions and the round is continued the next day, the full 18 holes shall be considered in determining the outcome of the bet even if they are played over two days. Both golfers must tee off for action. If both players end the 18 holes in a tie, the money line wagers shall be refunded, stroke line wagers will be deemed "Action".

For single round-single player propositions, all 18 holes must be completed.

Stroke Line Betting: In golf the lower score wins. If you bet (-1/2) stroke, your golfer must shoot 1 or more shots lower than the opponent. If you bet (+1/2) your golfer must shoot the same score or a lower score than the opponent. Example: Should you bet Singh (-1/2) vs. Mickelson. Singh shoots 69, Mickelson 70. Singh (-1/2) is the winner. Singh shoots 69, Mickelson shoots 69, Mickelson (+1/2) is the winner.

Rules for Finishing Top 3: In the case of a tie or multiple players finishing in the top 3 position, wagers will be paid using our Dead Heat Rule.
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European Football

All soccer bets will be settled on 90 minutes of play. This includes any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages. In major knock-out tournaments, for example the latter stages of the World Cup, where a winner is required in order to progress to the next leg, bets are still settled on 90 minutes of play. Extra Time, Golden Goals and Penalty Shoot-Outs do not count.

Match details, such as dates and kick-off times, displayed on the website are for guidance only and may be amended or taken off the board at any time. Soccer bets will have no-action if the match is officially postponed with no make-up date announced or if the make-up date is more than 48 hours away.

If a match is abandoned and/or suspended all bets shall be void unless the relevant wagering option has already been decided. For example, a bet on the ‘First Goal Scorer' will stand if a goal has already been scored.

Where a venue is changed, bets will stand unless the game is to be played at the original away team's ground in which case all bets will be voided.

For soccer wagering, in order to place your bet correctly you must predict the result of at least one game choosing either:

  • the Home team,
  • the Away team or
  • a draw.

Should you parlay multiple games together, you must win all games in the parlay in order to collect any winnings.

Bets taken on 'Half Time Results' will be settled on 45 minutes of the first half plus any added injury time or stoppage time.

Bets taken on 'First Goal Scorer' will be void if the player does not take part in the game or enters the game after a goal has already been scored.

Bets taken on 'Last Goal Scorer' will be void if the player does not play or enters the game as a substitute.

Bets taken on 'Draw No Bet' must predict which team wins the match in regular time (90 minutes plus any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages). In the event of the match ending in a draw (tie), bets will have 'no action'.

Future bets placed on 'Odds to Win' must predict the team winning the division, league or any other tournament and will be paid as soon as the said division, league or tournament has finished.

Bets taken on 'Correct Score' must predict the match score at the end of regular time (90 minutes plus any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages).

Bets taken on 'Double Chance' must predict the outcome of the match based on three selections, either:

  • the Home or Away team wins,
  • the Home team wins or draws or
  • the Away team wins or draws.

Bets taken on 'Half with Most Goals' must predict which half has most goals scored by either team in regular time (90 minutes plus any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages).

When betting on 'Double Result' (half time-full time) you must predict the result at half time and at the end of normal time (90 minutes).

When betting on 'Goals: odds or even' you must predict if the total score by both teams ends up as an odd or an even number. A 0-0 score counts as an even number. Bets will be settled on 90 minutes of play plus any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages.

Bets taken on 'Kick Off Bet' must predict which team will kick-off the match. Odds will be taken off the board 15 minutes before the match's starting time.

When betting on 'Soccer Special Props' or 'Match Specials' you are required to predict the team or teams to win the game, event, tournament, competitions, match-up or any other situation within the game. Any cancelled or postponed game will cause the entire event to have 'no action'. Soccer Specials will be settled on 90 minutes of play.

When betting on 'Asian Handicap' you are essentially betting on a point spread. Asian Handicap offers only two betting options rather than the three possible outcomes normally offered on a soccer game (namely home, away or draw).

  • A +0.5 (1.95)
  • B -0.5 (1.95)
In this example, if you bet on team A they must win or draw the match for you to win your bet. If you bet on team B they must win by at least one goal for you to win your bet.

Betting on one of just two outcomes makes things simpler and it also allows you to get a better price when betting on the favorite. Where offered, the Asian handicap will always include a half-ball, i.e. the spread will be +/- 0.5, +/- 1.5 or higher. All Asian Handicap bets are based on regular time (90 minutes plus any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages).

Beach Soccer: Beach Soccer is based on 36 minutes of play (3 periods of 12 minutes) followed by extra periods and penalty shots, if necessary, to decide who wins the match. Bets are graded on normal regulation time (36 minutes plus any time added by the referee in respect of injuries and other stoppages). Extra Time and Penalty Shoot-Outs do not count for wagering purposes.

Futsal: All bets on Futsal matches are based on the score at the end of 40 minutes' play unless otherwise stated or if the relevant wagering option has already been decided. Extra Time and Penalty Shootouts do not count. If a match is abandoned and/or suspended before the completion of 40 minutes' play, all bets shall be void unless the relevant wagering option has already been decided. All bets on matches that are postponed, rearranged or moved to a different venue shall be void.
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Cricket

For Cricket games, if the match is shortened by the weather, bets will be governed by the official competition rules.
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Rugby

For Rugby Games, if any match is abandoned or postponed all bets will be void, except bets on the first try scorer if a try has been scored prior to abandonment.

Where a venue is changed, bets will stand unless the game is to be played at the original away team's ground in which case all bets will be void.
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Tennis

For Tennis Match betting, 2 full sets must be completed for wagers to be deemed "Action". If less than 2 sets are completed all wagers will be considered "No Action". In the event of any of the following circumstances taking place all bets will stand: (i) a change of playing surface, (ii) a change of venue, (iii) a change from indoor court to outdoor court or vice versa or (iii) match is delayed to the following day due to inclement weather.
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Motor Sports

When placing a wager on "Odds to Win" a race, your wager shall be deemed 'No Action' should the driver not start the race. For an motor sports match-up to be deemed "Action", both drivers must start the race. The start of any motor race is defined as the signal to start the warm-up lap. The official winner at the conclusion of the race will be the winner for betting purposes. In league championship wagering, drivers must race in at least one race during the season to be deemed 'Action'. All Races must be run within one week of the scheduled date for your bet to have action.

Special Motor Sport Rule: Races must be run within one week of the scheduled date for your bet to have action.

The NASCAR.com website is our official source for the grading of all NASCAR wagers

The race must complete the scheduled number of laps and/or distance for specific proposition wagers (pertaining to number of laps and/or distance) to be deemed "Action". Match-ups, finishing position props and future wagers will still have action regardless.

Rules for Finishing Top 3: In the case of a tie or multiple players finishing in the top 3 position, wagers will be paid using our Dead Heat Rule.
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Sporting Events

Las Vegas rules, regulations, payoffs and wager types apply where not covered herein.

All sporting events must be played on date and site scheduled unless otherwise specified. Sporting events postponed by more than 12 hours and or rescheduled, will constitute "No Action", and all money will be credited accordingly.

All bets must be made and accepted, before the start of the game/event wagered upon. Any bet placed or received after the start of the game/event wagered upon, will be void

Management reserves the right to limit the maximum amount wagered, prior to acceptance of any bet. Customers are not permitted to open multiple accounts in order to circumvent the limits imposed by our wagering system. If multiple accounts are used then all bets will be void.

In the event that monies are credited to a customer's account in error, it is incumbent upon the customer to notify Belmont.com of the aforesaid error without delay. Any winnings realized after the error, whether directly or indirectly subsequent to the error but prior to notification of Belmont.com, shall be void.

Belmont.com does not recognize suspended games, protests, scoring amendments, result reversals and overturned decisions for wagering purposes

In order for a bet to be valid, a customer must receive a bet identification number confirming from Internet Opportunity Entertainment Ltd that the bet has been accepted. This number appears via a confirmation message that will appear on your betting ticket.

Once accepted bets cannot be cancelled or amended in any way, either by the customer or by Management.

Every effort will be made to ensure that all information available on the Internet site is accurate. However, if an error is made in the prices or conditions published on-line, we reserve the right to correct any mistakes and to settle any bets already laid at the correct price.

Winners and losers are official after:

Football - NCAA & NFL - 55 minutes of play
Basketball - NBA - 43 minutes of play
Basketball - NCAA - 35 minutes of play
Hockey - NHL - 55 minutes of play
All other sporting events - 55 minutes of play

Overtime periods, quarters or extra innings are counted in the final score when wagering on totals, money line and spread betting.

On half time wagers, overtime periods are included as part of the 2nd half.

Other Sports: All other contests that involve a scheduled length of play or time limit must play to their conclusion or have five minutes or less of the scheduled playing time remaining when the contest concludes to be considered official for wagering purposes.
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Live Scores

We are not responsible for any inaccuracies in scores posted in our live scores.
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Dead Heat Rule

In the event of a dead heat (a tie), stakes will be divided by the number of selections that have tied, with the divided stake settled at full odds. Remaining stakes are lost. If the tie was a betting option, then the dead heat rule does not apply. The dead heat rule only applies to 'future' wagers. For example, if there is a 3 way tie for the top scorer in a basketball game, then your winnings are calculated by taking your stake, dividing it by 3, and multiplying that amount by the odds on your betting ticket.
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